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Cover of The Riddle of the Wren

The Riddle of the Wren

Charles de Lint (1984)

SubgenreUrban Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.86
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

CaptivityNightmares

Positive tags

AdventureQuestSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarmingHappy Ending

Hero archetypes

Dream-MasterLost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineReluctant Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneQuest

Tropes

QuestPortal FantasyDark LordReluctant HeroComing of AgeDream MagicMentor FigureFish out of Water

Themes

Dreams and RealityComing of AgeCourageSelf-DiscoveryGood vs EvilSacrifice

Synopsis

Minda, who is trapped inside a dark nightmare, makes a journey to another world to confront Ildran the Dream-master and try to save the Lord of the Moors.

Tags

Portal FantasyQuest FantasyFairy Tale Retelling